Diwali is fast approaching. It is the most important and biggest festival of India, which is associated with lights, firecrackers and amazing cuisine. However, firecrackers should not be included as they cause noise pollution and are dangerous. So, during Diwali, light some sky lanterns and feast on a variety of sweets and delectable foods.
But what about your diet and your overall health? Even when you eat sweets, chocolates, sweets and snacks, there is still guilt working inside you, alerting you to your health. So, instead of enjoying more this Diwali, experience a guilt-free Diwali where you can eat amazing dishes in a planned manner without risking your health and diet schedule.
Dr. Archana Batra, Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Physiotherapist gives tips on how not to feel guilty and sabotage your fitness regime during the festive season.
keep hydrating
It’s hard to keep track of how much water you’re drinking with Diwali cleaning, cooking, and decorations. But there is something you should know. Drinking water at equal intervals throughout the day (at least 10 glasses) reduces the misleading ‘hunger’ alert. Therefore, when you are well hydrated, you are less likely to have high-fat or unhealthy sweets/breakfasts in your home.
Opt for homemade sweets and snacks
Sweets are an important component of Diwali, and no celebration is complete without sweets. Cutting them will spoil the atmosphere of the festival, which is the last thing we want. Instead of buying sweets and packaged foods, make your own as they can contain hidden amounts of sugar and calories. You won’t gain weight or feel bad about eating homemade sweets because you know how much they cost to make.
Do cardio for at least 15 minutes
Avoid using the festive season as an excuse to skip workouts and stray from your regular schedule. You only need 15 minutes of workouts to stay in shape. This can be a quick walk, jog, jog, burpees, jumping jacks, jumping squats, spot jog, skipping, or anything else that gets your heart rate up.
Choose Option
You can also choose alternative foods that are lower in calories and made with healthier ingredients. Choose sugar-free alternative sweets or cakes, and experiment with millet-based foods to help you get through these days without gaining too much weight. You can also develop healthier versions at home by swapping out high-calorie items like ghee and baking or air frying instead of frying in oil. Replace specific components of sweets with natural or healthier sweeteners. Use dates, stevia or raw honey instead of table sugar.
Plan your meals wisely
Plan your day before going to a party. This does not mean that you starve yourself during the day as you will indulge in excess at night. Make sure you eat your regular meals during the day and don’t go to the party hungry. Before you leave the house, eat a soup or salad so that your brain can decide what you should eat and what you can skip at the restaurant or party. Decide what you want to eat first.
Start with fiber like salads or fried vegetables, which will keep you full for a while.
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